Leil Selichot 5301 / סליחות 9061

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9061 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 5298 23 Elul 9058
Leil Selichot 5299 25 Elul 9059
Leil Selichot 5300 21 Elul 9060
Leil Selichot 5301 21 Elul 9061
Leil Selichot 5302 25 Elul 9062
Leil Selichot 5303 25 Elul 9063
Leil Selichot 5304 21 Elul 9064
Leil Selichot 5305 23 Elul 9065

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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